Scallops are large shellfish with two flat fan-shaped shells. Scallops can be eaten.
2. countable noun [usually plural]
Scallops are a series of small curves that form an ornamental border on things such as clothes, tablecloths, or handkerchiefs.
scallop in British English
(ˈskɒləp, ˈskæl-)
noun
1.
any of various marine bivalves of the family Pectinidae, having a fluted fan-shaped shell: includes free-swimming species (genus Pecten) and species attached to a substratum (genus Chlamys)
See also pecten (sense 3)
2.
the edible adductor muscle of certain of these molluscs
3.
either of the shell valves of any of these molluscs
4.
a scallop shell or similarly shaped dish, in which fish, esp shellfish, is cooked and served
5.
one of a series of curves along an edge, esp an edge of cloth
6.
the shape of a scallop shell used as the badge of a pilgrim, esp in the Middle Ages
7. mainly Australian
a potato cake fried in batter
verb
8. (transitive)
to decorate (an edge) with scallops
9.
to bake (food) in a scallop shell or similar dish
10. (intransitive)
to collect scallops
Derived forms
scalloper (ˈscalloper)
noun
scalloping (ˈscalloping)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French escalope shell, of Germanic origin; see scalp
scallop in American English
(ˈskɑləp; ˈskæləp)
noun
1.
any of a family (Pectinidae) of bivalves with two deeply grooved, convex shells and an earlike wing on each side of the hinge, that swims by rapidly snapping its shells together to expel water in a jetlike manner
2.
the edible large adductor muscle of such a mollusk
3.
the single shell of such a mollusk
; specif.,
a.
one worn formerly as a badge by pilgrims returning from the Holy Land
b.
one, or a dish shaped like one, in which fish or other food is baked and served
4.
any of a series of curves, circle segments, projections, etc. forming an ornamental edge on cloth, lace, etc.
verb transitive
5.
to cut the edge or border of in scallops
6.
to bake until brown, as in a casserole, usually with a creamy sauce and a topping of bread crumbs
It was also a big problem getting rid of the scallop shells.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Add the scallops then sprinkle with a little salt.
The Sun (2014)
Use your fingers to push the pastry into the edges and scallops of the tin.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Serve this dish in the scallop shells if you have them.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
My scallops baked with steamed leeks were good though.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Add the scallops and seal on both sides.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Restaurants remove one scallop from a dish and cut the rest in half to take up the space.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Good with fish or seared scallops.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Pat the scallops dry and sear on a high heat for 40 seconds each side.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You will need four decent-sized scallops shells.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Heat the dry pan until extremely hot and sear the scallops for 10 seconds on each side.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
For a complete meal, you can also add some pieces of chicken or fish or scallops.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
Carefully place the scallop shells directly onto the hot coals for 3-5 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Heat the remaining oil in a heavy frying pan and sear the scallops on both sides, allowing a maximum of a minute a side.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Next, two of the sweetest scallops imaginable, served with a couple of lettuce leaves.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Cut the scallop into small, bite-sized chunks.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Divide the clams, mussels, scallops and lobster meat equally between the bowls.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Serve scallops in shells.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Not only that but they're also not allowed to fish for scallops at certain times ofyear, to preserve stocks.
The Sun (2012)
Last time, I had scallops served in their shells.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Word lists with
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Types of invertebrate
In other languages
scallop
British English: scallop /ˈskɒləp; ˈskæl-/ NOUN
Scallops are large shellfish with two flat fan-shaped shells. Scallops can be eaten.
American English: scallop
Arabic: مَحَارُ الاسقلوب
Brazilian Portuguese: vieira
Chinese: 扇贝
Croatian: jakobova kapica
Czech: lastura
Danish: kammusling
Dutch: escalope
European Spanish: vieira
Finnish: simpukka
French: coquille Saint-Jacques
German: Jakobsmuschel
Greek: αχιβάδα
Italian: capasanta
Japanese: ホタテガイ
Korean: 국자가리비
Norwegian: kamskjell
Polish: przegrzebek
European Portuguese: vieira
Romanian: scoică
Russian: устрица
Latin American Spanish: vieira
Swedish: kammussla
Thai: หอยพัด
Turkish: deniz tarağı
Ukrainian: ескалоп
Vietnamese: con điệp
All related terms of 'scallop'
bay scallop
a small scallop , Pecten irradians , inhabiting shallow waters and mud flats from southeastern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico , esp. eastern Long Island Sound
sea scallop
a large scallop , Pecten magellanicus , of deep waters off the Atlantic coast of North America
giant scallop
See sea scallop
scallop shell
the shell of a scallop
potato scallop
a small savoury cake made from flour and mashed potatoes , often fried or baked
white bush (scallop)
a variety of summer squash having a saucer-shaped white fruit, scalloped around the edges
pattypan squash
a small round flattish squash with a scalloped rim and thin, pale green skin